Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act
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The Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act (63 O.S. § 6101-6804), often referred to as the Health Emergency Act, is an Oklahoma state law that details the response to a catastrophic health emergency in Oklahoma created as a result of a nuclear weapon, bioterrorism, a chemical weapon or other biological toxin. The Health Emergency Act along with the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of 2003 form the primary state laws regarding emergency management.
Quick Facts Oklahoma State Legislature, House voted ...
Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act | |
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Oklahoma State Legislature | |
House voted | May 28, 2003 (2003-05-28) (70-25) |
Senate voted | May 29, 2003 (2003-05-29) (26-18) |
Signed into law | July 7, 2003; 20 years ago (2003-07-07) |
Governor | Brad Henry |
Code | Title 63 (Oklahoma Public Health Code) |
Bill | H.B. 1467 |
Status: Current legislation |
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The Health Emergency Act was signed into law by Governor Brad Henry on June 7, 2003.